day 5

[mayfield_mods]

[The fifth day doesn't dawn at all. In fact, the sky simply isn't there anymore; the only thing visible if you look up is pure black nothing. Most of the carnival itself is no longer visible, having been blanketed by thick white fog; any attempt to enter said fog will result in your body rapidly disintegrating. The street at least still seems to be intact, but with no way out and the fog slowly creeping in, who knows how long that'll last?

Luckily, it seems like the cavalry has finally arrived.]

(OOC: This marks the last day of the event! Anyone who has won a prize from Mayfield's carnival will be able to access both Mayfield and this area through the funhouse, and will be able to take one person with them on each trip they make. If your character is not rescued by the end of the day, they will be disintegrated by the fog and will wake up the next morning in Mayfield with the standard revival effects. You are free to comment in this post regardless of whether your character signed up for the event.)

Comments

[a_gentle_boy]

We're getting out of here! I don't think this place will last another day. Another hour, even.

[Lucas will glance back and blink a little at the ridiculously long trail of hair streaming behind them.]

Are you OK, miss? Have you been hurt?

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Really? [There's a touch of disbelieving laugh in her voice.] Thank you! Thank you so much!

I'm okay, actually! [She truly can't believe her luck.] Especially now!

[a_gentle_boy]

[The woman's excitement is a little contagious. Lucas smiles a little bashfully.]

Aha... It's alright! You don't have to thank me! I just hope everyone can get out before it all collapses.

I meant more if you'd been hurt or anything.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

But you're saving me; of course I'm going to thank you!

Oh! Oh, no, actually... I've been taking care of myself!

[a_gentle_boy]

OK, that's good. If you think you're alright, I'll save the healing for another time. We're almost there; just hang on a little longer.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I will, but...

But once we make it through, you have to go back for Once-ler.

[Normally, she would never ask that of a boy. But he has healing, he's brave... And she's terrified for her housemate.]

If you can. Please.

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas takes the request in stride.]

Of course. I'm not going to go back to Mayfield until everyone's back safely.

...Mr. Once-ler is a friend of yours? I just met him a few days ago here.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Oh, thank you! You're... Amazing.

Yes, he is. We live in the same house... I need to know he'll be okay.

[a_gentle_boy]

I promise I'll do everything I can to find him. I... don't know if he's still alright, but he was doing OK yesterday when I saw him.

I'll be sure to keep an eye out.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Thank you, Lucas. He... He'll be okay. He has to be.

He has to tell me about kiwis...

[a_gentle_boy]

[blink blink]

Ah, I think those are a kind of fruit.

[Lucas misses the point a little, but they're pulling up in front of the funhouse now. He'll squeeze the table through the doors.]

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Oh. That's good. My hair can smell like fruit.

[It's said distantly, and it's not until a moment later that she realizes how mad she must sound. She chuckles awkwardly.]

Sorry, I'm just... It's been so long.

[a_gentle_boy]

Since you've had fruit?

[Lucas nods in understanding. It's been very exhausting trying to survive on just the cookies and things he's brought with him. ...Although he sounds a little bit mad, too.]

You should eat a lot when you get back. I'm looking forward to it, too. ...Ah, it's right ahead, miss. Let me know if you can see the hole; no one else has been able to so far.

[He points to the black rift through the hall of mirrors which is quite evident to his eyes.]

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Um, no. Shampoo...

[She makes an appreciative sound at the thought of food.]

Yes, that sounds perfect. But... I don't see anything. I'm sorry.

[a_gentle_boy]

Oh! ...Shampoo is good, too. I really need a bath.

[He doesn't seem too surprised that she can't see it. The table doesn't slow down as it continues to approach.]

I'm not sure why, but I think it has something to do with bringing something here from the carnival there.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I wonder--

You know? For once, I don't need to know.

[a_gentle_boy]

Right. Just as long as someone can get through..

Hold on, miss. We're here.

[And through the rift they plunge. The sensation is a bit odd, but Lucas is used to it now.]

[hairflyingheartpounding]

[A strange sensation, and then... They're on the other side. She gasps; in truth, she wasn't sure it would work.]

...Thank you.

[a_gentle_boy]

[The table emerges into a carnival that is definitely not falling apart at the seams. Lucas will hop off and help Rapunzel down because he is a gentleman that way.]

You should get some rest, miss! Don't worry; I won't come back until I find Mr. Once-ler.

[or his body]

[hairflyingheartpounding]

[He's getting a quick hug, as she crouches down to do so, and then hops up and nods.]

Thank you so much. Again. For everything.

[a_gentle_boy]

A-Ah, I'm just glad I can help, miss. Take care!

[Lucas will flush rather red at the hug before he scrambles back onto the table and retreats back with a wave.]

I'll see you again in a bit!

[hairflyingheartpounding]

[Rapunzel waves back, until he's out of sight. Then, she runs off, intent on finding her friends who never were trapped in the first place.]